Anti-migrant protesters hurl abuse as rival groups clash over Horley asylum hotel
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Anti-immigration protesters hurled abuse while clashing with anti-racism protesters at a demonstration in Horley, West Sussex, on Saturday 23 August. Demonstrations targeted hotels housing asylum seekers and took place across the UK. Protests under the Abolish Asylum System slogan were held in major towns and cities including Bristol, Nuneaton, Liverpool, Aberdeen, Perth and Mold. Shouts of 'paedo' and an obscene slur directed at counter-protesters were heard at the Horley demonstration. Lines of police separated anti-racism protesters and the anti-migration group to prevent escalation. The demonstrations reflected opposition to the use of local hotels to accommodate asylum seekers and strong feelings on both sides.
Anti-immigration protesters hurled a torrent of abuse as they clashed with anti-racism protesters at a demonstration in Horley, West Sussex, on Saturday (23 August). Demonstrations against hotels housing asylum seekers took place across the UK. Protests under the Abolish Asylum System slogan were being held in major towns and cities, including Bristol, Nuneaton, and Liverpool. Aberdeen and Perth in Scotland and Mold in Flintshire, Wales, were also holding protests.
Anti-immigration protesters hurled a torrent of abuse as they clashed with anti-racism protesters at a demonstration in Horley, West Sussex, on Saturday (23 August). Demonstrations against hotels housing asylum seekers took place across the UK. Shouts of "paedo" and "you're all \"f***ing delusional middle class c****\" were heard at the Horley demonstration. Lines of police separated anti-racism protesters and the anti-migration group.
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